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Conservative Senator David Wells


Climate resilience: less talk, more building 

The demand for resilient infrastructure is growing. Canada cannot meet that demand through government spending alone.

opinion | BY CONSERVATIVE SENATOR DAVID WELLS | October 7, 2026

Regulatory predictability, not government favouritism, will get major projects built

By creating special fast-track mechanisms and centralized oversight structures, Ottawa risks reinforcing the very problem it claims to solve.

Oil supply shocks reveal the folly of rushing energy transition at Canada’s expense

Geopolitical reality does not bend to aspirational timelines. Energy security requires pragmatism.

Net zero, infinite damage—how policy is undermining Canada

In an increasingly unstable world, climate policy that outpaces economic reality will not succeed.

First Nations and the right to say yes

The Trudeau government needs to start hearing ‘yes’ when First Nations say it. 

New audit committee will bolster Senate accountability, transparency

opinion | BY CONSERVATIVE SENATOR DAVID WELLS | October 21, 2020